Kirin Saint

A) A list of at least two (2) current problems you see in France

One large problem I see in my country today is all the

excessive beheading that is occurring that has led to the Reign of

Terror. When the guillotine was invented, we didn’t expect there to

be public executi

ons daily! It is horrendous to think that someone

can have their head chopped off if they make a small mistake. This

cannot continue to happen.

Another problem that I see is in our leader – Maximilien

Robespierre. He is extremely controlling, and makes all the decisions

for our country without consulting us. He doesn’t realize that

sometimes he can be wrong. Much of the guillotining is his fault – he

does nothing to stop the beheading, and in fact encourages it!

- One (1) solution that you wil

l offer to each of these problems

To solve the problem of beheading, I would declare guillotines

to be illegal. It is simply inhumane to cut off someone’s head, and

especially for no good reason.

I would replace Robespierre with another leader, one who

would listen to their people – not just order them

around. This leader

would be understanding, and rational.

B) A list of at least one (1) change you will implement in the

government

Instead of having the death penalty, I would let each criminal

have a trial. If they are declared guilty, they will be incarcerated for an

appropriate length of time. Like Cesare Bonesana Beccaria thought:

the punishment should be based on the crime – no cruel/unusual

punishment.

- Each change must be supported by one of the enlightenment

thinkers

C) Why you are better suited to lead than King Louis XVI,

Robespierre, and Napoleon

I am better suited to lead because I will be an understanding leader. I will listen to my people -- I will be open minded, and consider using their ideas. Robespierre was a cruel man and beheaded his people. He had no mercy, and was not reasonable. I will not be like Robespierre -- I will be kind, yet in control.

You must choose at least 1 of these 3 leaders

For each leader you choose, you must include:

- Short Biographical information

- One quote and reflection of what it means about that person

- One (1) interesting fun fact about person

- One (1) paragraph that explains why y

ou are a better leader than

them

Maximilien Robespierre was from Arras, France. He was

elected into the Estates General in 1789, and stayed in poitics ever

since. He was one of the main leaders of France during the French

Revolution, and was very controlling of his people.

Robespierre once said "The king must die so that the country can live."

This shows how blunt and unreasonable Robespierre was -- he had his opinion, and he stuck with them, even if they weren't the best for the country.

D) At least two (2) pictures that represent your leadership qualities

and a couple sentences to explain each picture

I chose this picture because it represents me listening to my people. I will take their ideas into consideration, as well as listen to their feedback on my decisions.